11TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES GRADUATION

PROJECT
Josh Pomeroy
5-11-15

PHARMACY

NATURE OF WORK

Good at communicating with people

Strong math skills

Pay close attention to detail

Patience is very important because they are constantly multitasking and cannot get
overwhelmed

EDUCATION AND TRAINING NEEDED

High School Diploma, or GED

Get a Bachelors Degree in a science field

Pass the Pharmacy College Admission Test ( PCAT )

Obtain a Pharm D. Degree

Pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination ( NAPLEX )

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS HELPFUL

Perform extremely well in science starting in high school

Complete a pharmacy internship to get an upper hand on others applying

Work in retail to get a feel for the job

Not having a criminal background

CURRENT JOB OUTLOOK AND FUTURE

PROSPECTS

Job Outlook is increasing with a 14 % average

Pharmacy schools are increasing, making the job more competitive

Employment will grow from 286,400 to 327,800 by 2022

As more people will be able to get insurance, due to the Affordable Care Act more people
will be able to buy medicine which will increase the need for pharmacists

POTENTIAL EARNINGS NOW AND FUTURE

EARNINGS

The lowest 10 % make $89,280

The median wage is $116,670

The top 10 % make $145,910

Future earnings are expected to

3 RELATED OCCUPATIONS

Pharmacy Technician They prepare the medicine

Pharmacy Aides They assist the Pharmacy

Registered Nurse - They take care of patients and help distribute medication

CARPENTRY

NATURE OF WORK

Coordination is a must

Work outside in all weathers

Good at following directions

Time management

Work with hands

EDUCATION AND TRAINING NEEDED

A high school diploma

Complete a 3 or 4 year apprenticeship

During that time 2000 hours of on the job training must be acquired each year

They must complete a 10 hour and 30 hour safety course as well

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS HELPFUL

Excelling in shop, math, and drawing are considered useful

Have a license for and know how to operate heavy machinery

Having any prior jobs in construction

Take different safety courses

CURRENT JOB OUTLOOK AND FUTURE

PROSPECTS

Currently there are slightly over 900,000 carpenters nationwide

Employment is expected to grow by 24% by 2022

With the rising population more houses will be needed

The amount of carpenters need is based off of the economy and how in demand
construction workers are needed. If Construction work is high there will also be a large
demand for carpenters.

POTENTIAL EARNINGS NOW AND FUTURE

EARNINGS

The lowest 10% earn about $24,880 a year

The median make $39,940 a year

The highest 10% make on average $72,580 a year

Pay should rise due to the major increase in populaion

3 RELATED OCCUPATIONS

Cement Mason - They mix, pour, and smooth cement for tile and sidewalks

Drywall Installer They install ceiling tiles and put in dry wall

Industrial Machinery Mechanics They repair factory equipment and machinery

WORK CITED

http://www.bls.gov